Came here hopping to get some ingredients with a mate, and didn't find all we needed…read more Not a larger selection as promised, but overall a great place to buy some good food. All the vendors are super friendly and love to make conversation! Great way to spend a morning! The ambiance is very quaint and friendly! Overall a great atmosphere and way to buy. Will come here for certain vegetables and lunch when I'm in the city

Thank you for the recommendation, Fodor's! (yes, I bought their travel guide like a true tourist.)…read more My friends and I wanted to try some Ireland oysters because we heard they were supposedly super fresh. We were running out of time on our hunt to find them when I realized, 'I've got my trusty guidebook!!' And that's how we ended up here. It was 12 Euros for 6 oysters and a glass of wine. Since there were four of us, the lady was nice enough to give us 4 cups of wine (yes, plastic cups - it's a farmer's market, what do you expect!) They even threw in an extra oyster! SO FRESH! SO BIG! (cue that's-what-she-said joke). Compared to NYC oysters, these babies looked like they were on steroids! They also have this dipping sauce (had onions and was really vinegar-y, but good. But if you don't like the sour, you should just take the oyster straight.) Didn't eat anything else from other stands because we just had lunch. However, I believe they had shish kebabs, crepes, and bread. Oh and FYI - Sheridans Cheesemongers was there (saw this place on Anthony Bourdain when he went to Dublin so thought this might be worth mentioning). Definitely check out this farmer's market!

Bang Bang is so much fun. This cafe has a little market in it with all sorts of things, including…read morefresh produce. You can find amazing things there that you have not seen before if you are not from Ireland. The cafe is so cute. It has all sorts of paintings and posters on the walls, all positive and sweet. The outside is wonderful and this place is super clean. The food in the cafe is great. Have a sandwich or a slice of cake (if they have any that day). All of it is great. The people that own and work at Bang Bang are kind and sweet and are such a reminder of why we all love Ireland.

Bang Bang is such a cool little spot and is a great addition to the neighbourhood. Offering…read moreeverything from artisan groceries, tasty bakes on the bar (including paleo options if you're so inclined), a deli counter serving up delicious sandwiches and salads as well as cracking Silverskin coffee to wash it all down, what more could you want! The brunch burger in particular is a thing of beauty. There's a small amount of seating inside and a couple of benches out front, which are a great spot for chilling out on one of our rare sunny days. One thing Phibsborough has been lacking was a quality coffee shop and deli, and Bang Bang has definitely stepped up to fill that gap. Ive no doubt I'll find myself spending all my pocket money here in the time to come.

Great selection of international and Irish made cheese as well as other things typical of a cheese…read moreshop, such a jams and crackers. Service was well informed but I felt rushed after a few minutes even though the shop was quiet and I was purchasing a number of cheeses. They vacuum packed cheese for travel.

Absolutely loved this cheese shop. The cheesemonger was so helpful in helping us select the best…read moremeats and cheeses that we turned into a lunch in our hotel room! Highly recommend for unique cheeses, meats, bread, and butter.

I don't know where to start with Fothergills. We were fortunate to stay in one of the apartment…read morerooms above the cafe and were welcomed to a complimentary coffee and pastry for breakfast during our stay. The cafe is super cute; one side is more of a restaurant scene with tables, menu, and waitresses and waiters on hand. The other side is more of grabbing something quick to eat and/or drink. I've tried the raspberry muffin. It was so fresh and good words cannot even describe it. I'm more of a blueberry muffin person but being that was not an option at the time I chose raspberry and I did not regret it. My fiancé and I also tried the Irish breakfast (I posted a pic and noted what it consisted of). So awesome! A hearty breakfast was a great way to start a day of exploring in Dublin. The next day, I tried the croissant and scone. They pretty much melted in my mouth. As you walk in the cafe, you could smell how fresh everything was. Anyway, we had planned to drive to the Cliffs of Moher that day and decided to get a couple of sandwiches and saw they had a variety of choices to choose from. I ended up creating my own sandwich; it was super delicious! Even when we ate it hours later, it was still good. We tried the Irish cheese and onion chips and it blew my mind. It's similar to the sour cream and onion here in the states but a hundred times better. I found myself looking for more onion and cheese chips during my stay in Ireland. The cafe started open later than other cafes I'm used to but we never made it back in time. With good prices and great food we probably would have eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner there. I would definitely visit this place again if I ever get the opportunity to return to Dublin. It made our visit a truly remarkable one.

Awah common... I'm on a diet!!! It's just not right that this sort of place exists; I have just put…read moreon 3 pounds just reviewing the photos I took! Yes, this is the enemy of the short fat and balding male rapidly reaching middle age, it is Fothergills, a shop filled with everything from a frankly obscene selection of the most appetising pastries known to man - including those squares of short bread covered with caramel and topped with chocolate.... Excuse me... I need a moment alone... Ahem... cakes... they do cakes as well and jam - I took pictures of the jam shelf, just to show you they take this sort of thing seriously... and quite right too.

I stumbled across this place yesterday and I love it! A fairly good selection of fresh fruit &…read morevegetables - and plenty of quite posh pantry staples that you would otherwise have to travel into town for. For example, I picked up organic polenta for a batch of cornbread I'm hoping to make today, and I spotted a box of turmeric root... I didn't even know you could buy such a thing. And there was a selection of Sheridan's cheeses In the fridge. That all makes it sound very 'foodie' - but it's great to find a place where you can buy a nice hostess gift locally!

Vegan cheese in Cabra! Good selection of produce and healthy foods. Some items were a bit pricey,…read morebut I suppose that is expected. Very friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely be back!

Wandering around Dublin while on holiday and we stumbled across this palace of meat, the saddest…read morething is we were unable to take anything home to throw on the BBQ because we were staying at a hotel, but the prices looked very reasonable, their breakfast special for €9 was a steal... 8 sausages 1 lb Black Rasher 1/2 Black Pudding 1/2 White Pudding 6 Eggs Meat, Fish, Poultry pretty much any cut or meat you are looking for was available, and while there was some disappointment that we couldn't throw some on the BBQ it was short lived when I discovered that they have several excellent restaurants in Dublin If you can't take it home, it is lovely to look at and you can eat some tasty Irish Beef in one of their fine restaurants or one of the many of the other fine restaurants in the city

There's more than a few butchers to pick from on Moore Street, but with FX Buckley's on the corner,…read morethere seems to be just one choice. Bigger, well stocked and thriving, FX Buckley's on Moore street is one of the last old timers still open in this traditional green market street. Just off Henry street and taking up three huge shop fronts Buckley's is cornering the market on speciality, traditional and every day meats. There's rashers and loops of pudding, sides of beef and shoulders of lamb. Over the summer I was a religious weekly visitor, snapping up their chicken fillet deal of 10 for €9.99 (while steering well clear of that case of tripe, livers and hearts). Things can get busy during the day so expect to queue for a few minutes while the missus ahead of you gets her week's order of steak mince. As in any good butchers, the white-coated professionals here are happy to dispense a bit of butcherly advice on cooking your purchase or if it's right for the recipe you're planning on!

We had a table of 5 and were seated near a window toward the front of the restaurant. The ambiance…read morewas very nice but slightly noisy as the restaurant was quite busy, but still wonderful. Our server was attentive and was able to make some good recommendations for food and drinks. Drinks, starters, and entrees arrived in timely order as expected. We ordered some bottles of wine to enjoy with our meal. Everyone enjoyed their entree and shared some tasting samples with each other. The star of the night was the Cod entree that was perfectly cooked and had the most delicious sauce. The plate was completely clean at the end.

I was staying in Rathmines for a week recently and checked this place out a few times but only…read moreended up eating here once. The Swan Centre location is convenient and Fallon & Byrne appealed to me since it is open later than most, if not all, the other businesses there. The set-up is very inviting - fresh baked bread at the entrance, coffee/breakfast bar in sight, gorgeous, fresh fruit and veggies, a great selection of cheese, and prepared gourmet dishes - all of which can be taken home or eaten on site in the comfortable seating area in the back. I ventured in for a later than usual bite one evening and talked with a very friendly employee that gave me her recommendation for a wine/cheese pairing which came with brown bread, cheddar and a jam. I am not sure if it was because it was late and the bread had been out all day but it was disappointingly dry. And while I am a fan of different types of jam/cheese combinations, this jam tasted terrible and was inedible. Both the cheddar and Cabernet Sauvignon were quite tasty and saved the day. For what I had, I felt the pricing was too high. But I wouldn't be opposed to trying other dishes there the next time I am in town to give it another chance.

Really friendly service with tasty meats and fresh fish on Fridays. As Annie L already noted, they…read moredo prepared meats in marinades etc so you can have a tasty meal in no time! A range of sauces and jams can be found inside the door and they're more than willing to offer suggestions. Also, they totally manage to drag me in by tending to have some burger/sausage samples out on a Saturday around lunchtime. The aroma wafts out and I stumble in only to emerge laden down with meat I didn't know I wanted/needed. Nothing like a friendly local butcher to make you more carniverous!

I wanted to get some meat for a BBQ and I came here. They have great cuts and choice. They do…read moreweekly specials and they also have cuts in a range of marinates which speeds up the preparation process. They also locally source their meat.

This place intrigues me, Magills…read more I've walked passed it countless times and threw it the odd curious glance. But on this occasion we actually went in for a nosy. And they had all-sorts of tasty food on offer including a vast selection of Italian meats. Which seems to be their specialty. We were able to taste a green pepper crusted salami first, which was grand. So got ourselves some slices of that. They also had some tasty looking homemade mince pies on display. If I didn't have a sister who is a one woman mince pie making machine, I would have bought some. I look forward to returning regularly.

Magills has been around a long time and seems to have specialised in good quality Italian produce…read morelong before you can get it anywhere else, particularly for cheeses such as mascarpone. Its also a bit of an aladins caves too. It does smell a bit of cheese, which is a good thing apparently, they also stock a wide range of oils, breads, cheeses and deli meats. Centrally located opposite Powerscourt Town house on Clarendon Street.

After an exasperating journey getting to Dublin, Listons welcomed me with its warm Irish charms and…read moremade me forget the day's earlier trials. In the same vein as my other beloved Dublin food hall, Fallon & Byrne, Listons has a wide selection of charcuterie, cheese, nuts, pastas, tea, chocolates and wine. I chose a tomato basil soup and a tuna, cheddar and sundried tomato panini for lunch and ate it picnic style back in my hotel room. The sandwich was absolutely glorious. The soup, while not incredible, was proficient. The staff at Listons also deserves a mention - they're super sweet!

I had the blues the other day. I'm not ashamed to admit it, everyone gets the blues every once and…read moreawhile. You know it will pass as quickly as it comes. I was at the blues stage were seeing an old woman being over taken by power walking younger folks whilst they listened to their i-pods lost in themselves and their outward image made me really sad. It actually brought a frog to my throat & made me slightly teary - yes it did. I started thinking about how impersonal people these days can be; yup I was in a rut. Because I have no friends I could not dial for a hug, and because hugging yourself is a rather futile action I decided to lift my melancholy with some tea. I got some mint infused tea, to give me more of a spring in my step. And to really treat myself I got the orange and coconut combination which is as delicious as it sounds. The layout of Listons makes me happy, it's warm and the staff are helpful & when you are feeling under the weather you can never ever underestimate the power of a stranger's smile.